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Stay Connected with the National Forests in North Carolina, Visit INSIDE THIS ISSUE: National Forests in North Carolina Seasonal Update Spring 2012 1 A New Look and The New Carolina Connections, Just One Way to Stay Connected New Faces Welcome to the new look of Carolina government operations is one factor. 2 Croatan Connections. The newspaper that readers Another is the Forest Service’s effort to National have enjoyed for close to 20 years has un- enhance electronic services. The agency Forest dergone a facelift. Carolina Connections has is working to improve its website and transformed into a seasonal update, pub- other online features so visitors can ac- 3 Nantahala lished three times a year (Spring, Summer, cess information from home or from National and Fall/Winter). The goal is to provide their laptops, tablets or smart phones. Forest visitors with information on attractions Visitors to the National Forests in and interesting sites that they can visit North Carolina can sign up to receive Cheoah Ranger each season. news and alerts by e-mail. Visit District Information on camping, hiking, biking www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc and click on “Sign and other recreational activities is now up to Receive News by Email.” Nantahala included in a companion publication titled The National Forests in North Caro- Ranger District Guide to National Forests in North lina is always looking for ways to im- Carolina. The recreation guide, which prove its informational services. Send Tusquitee Ranger complements Carolina Connections, will be suggestions to Stevin Westcott, public District updated every few years. affairs officer, at [email protected]. The Forest Service offers electronic 4 Pisgah copies of Carolina Connections. The agency Stay connected with the National will print a limited number of copies of the Forest recreation guide. Both publications will be National Forests in available on the National Forests in North North Carolina, visit: Appalachian Carolina website, www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc. www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc Ranger District Several factors led to the change to Carolina Connections. The streamlining of Grandfather Ranger District New Faces in the National Forests in North Carolina Pisgah Ranger District There are a number of Croatan, Nantahala, Pis- tired as forest supervisor in new Forest Service faces gah and Uwharrie Na- January, in the coming 5 Uwharrie in the Tarheel State. tional Forests in North months. Hilliard served as National Keith Lawrence is cur- Carolina. Keith is forest forest supervisor for the Forest rently the acting forest supervisor at the Savannah National Forests in North supervisor of the National River Site. The agency will Carolina for six years. She 6 New Faces... Forests in North Carolina. likely announce a perma- retired from the Forest Ser- (continued from As temporary forest su- nent replacement for vice after more than 30 front page) pervisor, Lawrence over- Marisue Hilliard, who re- years of service. sees management of the (cont’d on page 6) Visit us online at www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc Page 2 Carolina Connections A Spring Adventure in the Coastal Plain In the spring, North Carolina’s coastal Neusiok Trail: A Hiking Adventure national forest comes alive with natural This 21-mile hiking trail stretches from beauty and offers a wealth of water recrea- the Neuse and Newport rivers. Starting at tion and outdoor adventure. Pinecliff Recreation Area, the trail mean- One of four national forests in North ders through a cypress-lined beach, hard- Carolina, the Croatan National Forest’s woods, loblolly pines, savannas and thick 160,000 acres include pine forests, saltwater pocosins. The trail ends at Oyster Point’s estuaries, bogs and raised swamps called estuary. Be sure to bring drinking water and pocosins. Bordered on three sides by tidal wear raincoats and waterproof boots. rivers and the Bogue Sound, the forest is defined by longleaf and loblolly pine forests, Neuse River Offers Nearby Beach by pocosin swamps and by salt and fresh Visitors will enjoy camping near the waters. Neuse River where an accessible camp- This ecosystem provides a diversity of ground offers 42 sites, flush toilets, warm wildlife–from deer, black bears and turkeys showers, drinking water and a dumping sta- to wading birds, red-cockaded woodpeckers tion. Many sites are equipped with electrical and alligators. hook-ups. A nearby swimming beach bor- ders the Neuse River. Discover Insect-eating Plants Along the trails, spring visitors can view Fishers Landing: Picnicking and an array of Camping unusual plants, Open year round, Fishers Landing is such as pitcher located on Neuse River about eight miles plants and Ve- south of New Bern. Walk-in picnicking and nus flytraps, tent camping are free. Vault toilets and which catch drinking water are available. insects for din- ner. Like many Boating Access other plants in Spring boating opportunities await visi- the coastal tors to the Croatan National Forest. Boat- plains, bogs Pitcher plants at the launching areas include Brices Creek, Cat- and pinelands, Croatan National Forest fish Lake, Great Lake, Siddie Fields, Cahoo- these insec- que Creek, Cedar Point, Haywood Landing tivorous plants need plenty of sunlight, so and Oyster Point. Brices Creek and foresters conduct prescribed burns to re- Haywood Landing fishing piers are fully ac- move excessive vegetation. cessible. Cedar Point: Discover Life Below In the spring, visitors can travel across boardwalks and explore the salt marsh and the life below and above water. Cedar Point is near White Oak River and offers camping, picnicking, fishing, boating and hiking. Open year round, the campground has 42 sites with electrical hookups, a bathhouse with flush toilets, warm showers, drinking water Croatan Croatan National Forest and a ramp for shallow-water boats. Picnic tables are nearby. The camping fee is $17 per night with electricity and $12 without electricity. National Forests in North Carolina Seasonal Update Page 3 Nantahala National Forest Cheoah Ranger District Spring is also a good time to hike portions of the Appalachian Trail. More than a dozen “Spring is a great time to visit the miles of the Trail meander through the western Cheoah Ranger District because there part of the Cheoah Ranger District. are fewer visitors as compared to the While hiking the Trail or other parts of the summer months,” said Lauren Stull, dis- district this spring, visitors might be lucky trict ranger. enough to see a golden-winged warbler. The The Cheoah offers a number of dis- Forest Service is partnering with the North persed campsites for folks who want a Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission to more primitive camping experience. If increase habitat for this neotropical songbird visitors are looking for more amenities, whose numbers have declined dramatically over most of Cheoah’s developed camp- the years. grounds, including Cheoah Point Camp- Fishing on Lake Santeetlah is another popu- ground near Lake Santeetlah, open on lar spring activity. Smallmouth bass, largemouth April 1. When camping, practice “Leave bass and walleye are among the most common No Trace” and remember to extinguish species in this scenic lake. any campfires before leaving a site. Help prevent wildfires. Nantahala Ranger District Horse Camp. In the Blue Valley area, dis- persed camping is available on the southern For some folks, spring means fishing for end of the district near the North Carolina- trout in the Nantahala River or in one of Georgia border. This area offers camping the district’s numerous other waterways. away from some of the busier recreational Some fishermen stay at the Standing Indian areas. Campground, which boasts 84 sites, or at For others, spring means nature viewing or Van Hook Glade campground with 18 looking at the diversity of plants in the Pan- sites. thertown Valley Backcountry Area. When Spring is a good time to camp in the hiking the trail at Whiteside Mountain, visi- Nantahala Ranger District as there may be tors might see peregrine falcons flying above. more campsites available compared to the Just a reminder, the Forest Service will summer months when more campers are close Dry Falls Trail from April to September in the forest. Horses are welcome at Hur- so improvements can be made to the popular ricane Creek Horse Camp or make reser- site. vations for a spot at the Wine Spring Tusquitee Ranger District and fishing. Spring is also a good time to hike or bike In the spring, the Tusquitee Ranger the Jackrabbit Trails system. There are 14 District is the place to enjoy the beauty of miles of trails located a half-mile from the the backcountry. Jackrabbit campsites. Anglers can head to Dispersed campsites along Hiwassee Chatuge Lake and fish for a number of spe- Lake, Buck Creek and Beech Creek offer cies. visitors a variety of more primitive camp- Hunters can hone their skills at the Pan- ing opportunities. ther Top shooting range. The facility is open Additional dispersed campsites are year-round. The 100-yard range accommo- available in the Fires Creek Backcountry dates pistols and rifles. The cost to use the Area. Also located in the Fires Creek area facility is $2 a day or $25 for a season pass. is the Bristol Horse Camp. Visitors can bring their horses and enjoy an early sea- son jaunt through the forest. The Fires Creek area also offers hiking, picnicking, Page 4 Carolina Connections Appalachian Ranger District online. Individuals can harvest up to five pounds of ramps at no cost with a “free- use” permit. Permits can be obtained at the For Appalachian District Ranger Tina ranger station. The National Forests in Tilley, spring means fishing, flowers and North Carolina fact sheet on ramps is at: fun. For example, a new handicapped- http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/ accessible fishing pier along the South Toe FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5188149.pdf.
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